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The Time Preserve in the News

Wired

“They started months before the Watch was released, meticulously analyzing even the smallest announcement, leak, rumor, or photo. Vinson and Schult focused on creating an exact color match for the Apple Watch Edition, which is slightly paler than yellow gold due to Apple’s use of an alloy that includes 18 karat gold, silver and palladium.”

Mac Rumors

“Watch restoration specialist The Time Preserve recently announced that it is accepting gold plating orders for the stainless steel Apple Watch. The company, which has been restoring watches since 1995, uses custom-formulated gold electroplating for durability, and ensures that the 5 to 6 microns thick plating will not peel from daily wear. Prices range from $550 to $650, with cheaper prices for bands only, and the service has an estimated one-week turnaround.”

Cult of Mac

“The Time Preserve watch restoration company promises to match the exact yellow and rose color tones of Jony Ive’s custom gold, thanks to custom-formulated gold electroplating. It’s not as cheap as a can of gold spray point, but for just $650, they’ll add a 5 to 6 micron-thick coat of gold to any Apple Watch with the Leather, Modern Buckle, or Sport band.”

Redmond Pie

“The Time Preserve, a company that plies its trade in restoring watches, has created an electroplating system that, it claims, precisely matches the rose gold color of the Apple Watch Edition. More than a lick of gold spray paint, this is a professional solution for those partial to the more grandiose flavors of the Cupertino wearable but without the bank balance to shell out $10,000 or more, and while the starting price of $650 for the gold plating is still quite steep, it’s a considerable stretch cheaper than what Apple is asking for.”

WatchAware

“The Time Preserve claims they can match the “same yellow and rose color tones of the Solid Gold Apple watches” for only $650. They also claim that their electroplating service will provide exceptional durability.”